New York Traffic Blog

The National Transportation Safety Board proposed last week that states lower their drinking and driving limits from .08 to .05. Currently, all states criminalize drinking and driving (DWI) for motorists…

Click It Or Ticket Campaign Starts Today

May 20, 2013

Click it or ticket it campaign starts today thru June 2nd. Check points and strict enforcement in NY, CT & NJ. In New York, an adult seat belt ticket carries…

What Is Reckless Driving?

May 15, 2013

If you get a pink ticket for reckless driving, you need to know some basic information about this serious charge. Reckless driving is both a crime and a moving violation.…

Teen Deaths Skyrocket Due To Mobile Technology

May 9, 2013

Researchers at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park estimate more than 3,000 annual teen deaths nationwide from texting and 300,000 injuries, making texting and driving is the leading…

Pedestrians Beware!!

May 8, 2013

A recent study of injured NYC pedestrians conducted by NYU Langone Medical Center contains some curious conclusions. It is a unique study because it was prepared by medical personnel and focused on…

Google Glass Should Be Illegal (Part 2)

May 1, 2013

Last February, I wrote a post entitled “Google Glass Should Be Illegal” urging politicians in New York to proactively making driving with this yet-to-be-released device illegal. Mashable recently wrote about this…

How Long Does A NY Traffic Ticket Stay On My Driving Record?

April 24, 2013

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How long does a speeding ticket stay on your record? In this post, we will discuss how long accidents, traffic ticket convictions, and suspensions and revocations remain on a driver…

Interlock Device To Prevent Texting And Driving

April 17, 2013

The requirement of installing an interlock device for those convicted of driving while intoxicated has become commonplace in New York. This device prevents someone from driving a car with requiring…

The Most Likely Place To Get An Illegal Cell Phone Or Texting Ticket

April 10, 2013